The Shepherd's Voice

Archbishop Joseph Naumann teaches the Catholic Faith by interviewing Catholics who live it.

Farewell from a Shepherd 05/30/2025

Farewell from a Shepherd After 21 years of service to the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Archbishop Naumann says farewell to all our listeners. This conversation with Deacon Bill Scholl was recorded 2 weeks before the Archdiocese welcomed its 5th Archbishop, Naumann reflects upon our new pope, how he became a bishop, and some of the highlight ministries that came about during his service. He also encourages the faithful on how to best welcome our new shepherd, who was installed on . /episode/index/show/archkck/id/36793620

St. James Academy 05/14/2025

St. James Academy Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Andy Tylicki, president of . They discuss the benefits of a Catholic School formation when done in the context of growing as a disciple and a friend of Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/36569040

Vocations to the Priesthood 05/09/2025

Vocations to the Priesthood Archbishop Naumann interviews Fr. Dan Morris, Director of about how men discern God's calling in their lives and how we all can contribute to a culture of vocations. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/36511905

The JUBILEE Year HERE 05/02/2025

The JUBILEE Year HERE Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Deacon Dana Nearmyer, Director of Evangelization about all the to participate in the . The Archdiocese along with the whole Church is celebrating 2025 as a Jubilee Year with the theme Pilgrims of Hope! This Year of Jubilee offers many opportunities for spiritual growth and sharing of the Good News of Jesus Christ. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/36413215

Thomas Aquinas High School, Inspiring Students to be Saints 04/25/2025

Thomas Aquinas High School, Inspiring Students to be Saints Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Brian Schenk, president of l about how this community forms teens to grow in their friendship with Jesus, all while striving for excellence in the arts, sports, and academics. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/36315665

Divine Mercy University Integrating Psychology and Theology for Mental Health Care 03/20/2025

Divine Mercy University Integrating Psychology and Theology for Mental Health Care Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Fr. Charles Sikorsky, L.C. President of They examine the importance for Christians to have therapists who understand and support the Church's understanding of the human person. Divine Mercy University is a Catholic graduate school of psychology and counseling. They are dedicated to the scientific study of psychology and counseling with a Catholic understanding of the person, marriage and the family. They offer doctoral degrees in psychology and counseling with online coursework options. They also offer a certificate in Spiritual Direction. Fr. Charles mentions their cornerstone textbook: . /episode/index/show/archkck/id/35795565

Guadalupe and the Flower Song Prophecy 02/28/2025

Guadalupe and the Flower Song Prophecy Archbishop Naumann interviews Monique and Joseph Gonzalez, authors of . They dialogue about Our Lady's relevance today and how the ancient Aztec Flower Song poems are a remarkable sign of God's providence in the Americas in pre-evangelizing the indigenous peoples of what was to become Mexico. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/35485395

Transforming the Culture through Family Life 02/14/2025

Transforming the Culture through Family Life Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Dr. Tory Baucuum, the director of the Center for Family Life at Benedictine College. Baucuum shares about how his faith journey led him from being a prominent Anglican pastor and professor, to international peace efforts in Poland, to his coming into full communion with the Catholic Church. All of this ministry culminating in the realization of the prominence God's plan for marriage and family as the solution to the most pressing problems facing our culture. Baucuum is organizing a special retreat for families coming this May 25-30, 2025 at Benedictine college. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/35287165

Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese 01/24/2025

Youth Ministry in the Archdiocese Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Kyle Kuckelman, consultant for youth ministry. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/34998955

Shalom House 01/15/2025

Shalom House Archbishop Naumann interviews Tenesha Williams the program director of Catholic Charities's . Shalom House is a Men’s Transitional Living program that fight homelessness by providing a place for long term change. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/34873325

2024 12-15 Culture Project KCK mixdown 12/13/2024

2024 12-15 Culture Project KCK mixdown Archbishop Naumann interviews some of the local Culture Project Missionaries: Alexa Schulte, Melina Shultz, Aaron Vrbka, and Patrick Kilgannon. is an initiative of young people set out to restore culture through the experience of virtue. Five Culture Project Missionaries are living in the Archdiocese as a free resource for our schools (grades 6-12), parish religious education and youth groups, college campus centers, and young adult groups. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/34438970

Robert P. George on the New Paganism 11/08/2024

Robert P. George on the New Paganism Archbishop Naumann interviews Professor before he gives the Defense of the Faith lecture at Donnelly College on the topic of– “Christianity and the Challenge of Paganism: Then and Now. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/33853397

Bishop Ward, Education and Faith Working Together 10/25/2024

Bishop Ward, Education and Faith Working Together Archbishop Naumann sits down with president, Jay Dunlap to discuss the many benefits of Catholic high schools for the students, their families, and the community. They talk about Bishop Ward's storied history, current successes, and promising future. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/33617042

Fertility a Gift from God 10/18/2024

Fertility a Gift from God Archbishop Naumann dialogues with nurse Molly Price about natural, affordable ways for married couples to achieve fertility. As well, Archbishop shares some of the many moral and practical problems with IVF, which is too often presented as the first solution when there are better, affordable, scientifically certified alternatives such as the Marquette method. Molly Price, APRN, is the only certified teacher of the Marquette Method of natural family planning in the KC Area. She is currently taking patients for Marquette Method Instruction through , and can be contacted through for natural family planning instruction. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/33515772

Consequences of Not Passing Value Them Both 09/06/2024

Consequences of Not Passing Value Them Both Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Chuck Weber, executive director of the , about some of the tragic consequences of not passing the Value Them Both amendment and what we can do now. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/32948547

Mercy & Justice Summit 08/22/2024

Mercy & Justice Summit Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Fr. Luke Doyle about how our encounter with Jesus in the Eucharist calls us on mission. They discuss how the upcoming will equip the people of the Archdiocese to live out that Eucharistic Mission. Fr. Luke will be one of the keynote speakers that the upcoming which will be a fun, inspiring day of discovery for how we as an Archdiocese can live out the for the National Eucharistic Revival. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/32699422

Training a New Generation of Musicians for the Church 08/16/2024

Training a New Generation of Musicians for the Church Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Dr. Lucas Tappan, founder and president of the Catholic Academy of Sacred Music. They talk about the impact and importance of raising up a new generation of sacred musicians, and how the Academy offers classes for youth and adolescents. Classes start in September '24 and parents can find out more by emailing : [email protected] /episode/index/show/archkck/id/32615207

St. Paul's Outreach 08/09/2024

St. Paul's Outreach Archbishop Naumann visits with Regional Director of St. Paul's Outreach. trains full-time missionaries and student leaders to build missional communities on campuses that reach out and invite college students and young adults into a transformative encounter with Christ, into deep relationship with him and with his people . . . into a lifelong adventure of mission. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/32520297

Sacred Art and It's Making 07/19/2024

Sacred Art and It's Making Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Sacred Artist, in which they discuss the vocation of the artist, sacred art and the importance of beauty. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/32218732

A Church that Fosters Foster Care 07/12/2024

A Church that Fosters Foster Care Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Kathy White, the new Coordinator of Every child is a precious, unique gift from God who deserves a loving family and a stable home life. Sadly, each day in Kansas, children are removed from their homes by no fault of their own for a variety of reasons. Because care of the orphan and the works of mercy are part of the mission for all baptized Catholics, we have the grace needed to meet this challenge. If only 2% of Catholics opened their homes to foster for even a short period of time and 5% volunteered in some way to help these kids and their families, we can help these children and the families who care for them THRIVE! People can find out how they can get involved by going to ARCHKCK.ORG/FOSTER /episode/index/show/archkck/id/32114437

Walk with Jesus 06/17/2024

Walk with Jesus Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Emily Lopez, Director of Evangelization about the amazing opportunity we all have to as a part of the This coming June 25-29, 2024 Our Eucharistic Lord will be passing through Kansas as part of a National Eucharistic Pilgrimage happening across the United States in preparation for a historic happening soon after in Indianapolis. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/31780832

Catholic Community Health Services 06/06/2024

Catholic Community Health Services Archbishop Naumann interviews the staff of Catholic Community Health Services about this unique health ministry that serves any person in need of care in the KC area: Brad Heidrick (CEO), Tiffany Howell-Clair (Chief Marketing Officer), Matt Kemnitz (Chief Mission Officer), and Tami Titus, (hospice nurse & Bereavement Coordinator) Catholic Community Health is a ministry of the Archdiocese that provides holistic care, comfort, and support to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and families. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/31640072

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist 05/31/2024

Jesus Thirsts: The Miracle of the Eucharist Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Deacon Steve Greco, executive producer of the film , which has a limited national release in theaters, June 4, 5 and 6th. , embarks on a global journey to rediscover and revive the transformative power of the Eucharist. Engaging in dialogue with notable Catholic figures, the film explores the biblical origins of the Eucharist and shares personal stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by the Blessed Sacrament. This exploration makes it unmistakably clear that the Eucharist is not merely a symbol, but is indeed Jesus Christ Himself — fervently desiring to quench our spiritual thirst with His boundless love. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/31554252

Keeping Missouri Pro-Life 05/03/2024

Keeping Missouri Pro-Life Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Brian Westbrook, Executive Director of about the lies and misinformation surrounding to put a state constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot in Missouri. A coalition of Missouri abortion-rights organizations has launched an effort to put a constitutional amendment on the 2024 ballot to legalize abortion up until the point of fetal viability. Soon you will likely encounter paid signature gatherers in public places in Missouri asking you to sign a pro-abortion initiative petition. The ballot summary is very deceptive claiming to protect women’s health and “reproductive health care.” However, this initiative petition will put in the Missouri constitution a “right” to dangerous late-term abortions with taxpayer money without parental consent for minors and without the oversight of health agencies to protect the health of Missouri women. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/31112883

E.R.D's in the Archdiocese 04/26/2024

E.R.D's in the Archdiocese Archbishop Naumann sits down with Matt Kemnitz (Chief Mission Officer) & Deacon Joe Allen (Hospice Chaplain) for to discuss the his recent decision to make ERD's particular law for Catholic institutions in Northeast Kansas and why it's important to share them with all healthcare givers. They also reflect upon and how blessed the KC metro community is to have a hospice provider that knows and follows the ERD's for the best care for patients and their loved ones. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/31005078

Behold our Lord Kansas City 04/05/2024

Behold our Lord Kansas City Archbishop Naumann interviews Deacon Dana Nearmyer, Lead Consultant for Evangelization and Ashlie Hand, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph about the upcoming, historic event. Come together for a historic Eucharistic celebration and BEHOLD the true presence of our Lord Jesus Christ! This free, public outdoor event is a gathering of the "one holy catholic and apostolic Church," from the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph and the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and will be the largest Eucharistic adoration opportunity in our city in more than 80 years. The gathering happens the evening of the on the north lawn at the National World War I Museum and Memorial across from Union Station in Kansas City. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/30696993

CRS Rice Bowl Help in times of Crisis and Peace 03/15/2024

CRS Rice Bowl Help in times of Crisis and Peace Archbishop Naumann interviews Deacon Tim Donohue, Diocesan Director for Archdiocese of Boston and a CRS Global Fellow. They dialogue about how often when we listen to news of all the conflicts and disasters in the world, it can be overwhelming and we can feel quite powerless. But as Catholics, we are not powerless to help, especially during Lent all our parishes have passed out these little cardboard that have the power to save lives. If there is a disaster or a war, you can be sure the CRS staff are nearby; already implementing a well thought out well networked plan to help. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/30393533

Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement 03/01/2024

Catholic Charities Refugee Resettlement Archbishop Naumann talks to Rachel Clark, Community Sponsorship Coordinator, for the Resettlement program. Since around 1975 when the Archdiocese started helping resettle refugees from the Vietnam conflict has developed into one of the largest resettlement sites in Kansas, with most refugees coming from Southeast Asia's Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. Their Refugee Resettlement Services offer programs and services designed to provide social and emotional support to refugees including English language classes, citizenship preparation, case management, employment support and more. They have many great ways for people to live out their discipleship of Jesus through the works of mercy by volunteering. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/30192898

The Mystery of Diaconate 02/16/2024

The Mystery of Diaconate Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Curtis Keddy, Deacon Candidate and Associate Director of Formation with the about how the Lord called him and the mystery of this Holy Order of service. /episode/index/show/archkck/id/29987738

2024 Ven a Confesarte Anuncio en Español 02/09/2024

2024 Ven a Confesarte Anuncio en Español /episode/index/show/archkck/id/29875928

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